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A Railroad Cancer Lawyer Can Help Workers Sue For Blood Cancer

Railroad workers exposed to a myriad of carcinogenic chemicals while on their job are exposed to significant health risks. If employees are diagnosed with cancer or any other chronic illness, a dedicated railroad cancer lawyer can assist them obtain compensation from their employer.

For example, CN rail yard workers have been exposed to creosote wood preservative for years and have even been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Similarly, studies link the weedkiller, glyphosate, to an increased risk of lung cancer.

Benzene

The chemical benzene is sweet and has a clear liquid smell. It evaporates quickly in air, and is also taken in through the skin. It is used in a variety of products including lubricants and solvents. It is also found in diesel fuel and gasoline. The World Health Organization has classified benzene as a carcinogen for humans. Exposure to benzene has been associated with various types of blood cancers, including acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in children and chronic lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults.

Acute myelogenous lesions can cause bone marrow red blood cells, the bone marrow and white blood cells to develop abnormal. This can result in blood tumors, affecting the immune system and causing severe side effects. It can also affect your nervous system and brain. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 railroad employees are living with AML or other blood cancers caused by their work-related exposure to toxic chemicals.

In the past railroad workers were exposed to creosote fumes, diesel fumes herbicides, pesticides and asbestos. These carcinogens were used in a range of railyard jobs such as the maintenance of track and other infrastructure. BNSF was required by federal law to safeguard workers from the harmful chemicals. This was a cause of numerous cases of chronic and chronic illness. A lawyer can help seek compensation for your damages according to FELA, or the Federal Employers Liability Act.

Creosote

Railroad workers are often able to touch wood that has been treated with creosote. The toxic chemicals penetrate the skin and begin to damage cells. Over time, a railroad worker may develop blood cancer due to exposure. Cancers can range from acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome and non-Hodgkin lymphoma to acute myeloid cancer. These chemicals can also cause lung, skin and bladder cancers.

Railroad lawsuits assert that the railroad did not inform its employees about the dangers they face and failed to take steps to protect the workers. Additionally certain chemicals can be abrasive, and cause skin burns. The symptoms of exposure to creosote are burning in the throat and mouth smoking, a sour smell, stomach pain and a itchy rash.

A recent case involves a railway worker who claims that his exposure to chemicals and toxins led him to suffer from chronic health issues. The worker claims his job required him to work with tie clips that were soaked in creosote and solvents. He claims he also used gloves which were treated with creosote.

A jury has awarded a former railway employee $7.5 Million for injuries relating to creosote and other hazardous chemicals he was exposed to on the job. He filed an class action lawsuit against norfolk southern railroad under the Federal Employers Liability Act, claiming the railroad did not provide him with safety equipment.

Asbestos

Railroad workers may be exposed to a variety of chemicals such as welding fumes diesel exhaust, asbestos and silica. This means that they are at risk for a variety of diseases and diseases. Lung cancer is among the most prevalent conditions but other ailments and injuries have been linked to railway jobs. A railroad lawyer who is knowledgeable about the law may be able to assess the case of a worker and help to get the full benefits they are entitled to under federal law.

Benzene was banned in the United States over 20 years ago. However, it's still found in degreasers and solvents used by railroad workers. It's a byproduct of diesel exhaust and can lead to anemia. Some people have also been diagnosed with lymphoma, an illness that affects the blood cells.

CSX Railroad Company has been accused of wrongful actions by a number employees who claim that their work exposed them to toxic substances. Eight lawsuits were filed in the year 2018. In one of these lawsuits, the spouse of a Waycross man claimed that his job as a railroad machinist caused stomach cancer which led to his death in 2014. Several other lawsuits allege exposure to diesel exhaust, benzene creosote herbicides, weed killers, and asbestos.

Diesel Exhaust

The diesel train fumes contain cancer-causing chemicals like benzene. It is a clear, flammable liquid that is utilized in various solvents and lubricants. It is also found in diesel exhaust, which railroad workers, such as engineers and machinists conductors are exposed to regularly. Benzene can cause cancer and leukemia.

Creosote and union pacific railroad lawsuits coal tar as well as other cancer-causing substances are exposed to class action lawsuit against union pacific railroad pacific railroad controls limited lawsuit lawsuits (pediascape.science) workers. Creosote, union pacific railroad lawsuits a heavy oily liquid used to treat railroad ties. It is a well-known carcinogen, which is inhaled by railroad workers, and it is the cause of around 40 percent of lung cancers that occur among American railroad workers according to a 38-year study.

Exposure to diesel exhaust can also increase the risk of getting multiple myeloma, a cancer that affects bone marrow and impacts the production of blood plasma. Diesel exhaust can also be a source of particulate matter that could cause the death of people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases, independent of smoking.

Hughes Law Offices can help you if you're an employee of a railroad or railroad employee who was diagnosed with a blood cancer or another disease, that could have been caused by exposure to asbestos, benzene or other toxic substances in the workplace. Contact Hughes Law Offices to discuss your case with a knowledgeable railroad lawyer. The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) allows railroad employees to make claims for compensation when their employers are found to be negligent that causes an workplace illness.

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